1) Mario Hoops: 3 on 3 - Bloopcheep Sea (CD Version) — It just fits the theme better. Much as I love Banjo-Kazooie and Grant Kirkhope's compositions, I can't pretend that I don't enjoy Bloopcheep Sea so much more.

2) Super Mario 64 - Dire, Dire Docks — Aside from being a well-deserved classic, just listen to that build-up! No doubt that both songs have many merits to go over, but this is a case where technical limitations are the downfall. The GBA can only make so complex of music, and I'm afraid "Dive" is just entirely out-classed, here.

3) Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambience — Oh, that's not even fair. "World 2-2" has its merits, but everything it does right, "Aquatic Ambience" does better. And what "World 2-2" does wrong, "Aquatic Ambience" still does right.

4) NO VOTE — I can't really decide and don't have enough interest in the outcome to force a decision. Sonic music is good, but water themes aren't exactly SEGA's strong suit. Still a good bracket.

I COME UPON THEE WITH RIGHTEOUS FURY FROM THAT OF THE SMASH FANDOM! ILLOGICAL STATEMENTS SHALT BE MET WITH ALL OF MINE RAGE... until I do something else. No sense in being grumpy.

Bloocheep Sea
Doh, These two shoulve gotten to each other later in the tourney. Oh well,.Dire Dire docks. Heh, this 3 part song just goes SO well with the water theme. It's near unfair to dive theme.
Aquatic ambience. As iconic as mario's nes underwater theme is maybe a remix would've worked against this...majestic....relaxing...and unsettling theme. Oh wait there is!

Bloocheep Sea destroys Rusty Bucket Bay with a 6-1 win!
Dire Dire Docks squeaks by with a 4-3 win over Dive!
World 2-2 had no hope against Aquatic Ambience with a 7-0 win!
Aquatic Park had a close call against Tidal Tempest with a 3-2 win!

1) Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Seashore War — I found this one outright more enjoyable to listen to. In fact, I think "A Secret, Sleeping Deep in the Sea" hurt my ears a little. Besides, there's a lovely mixing of themes in "Seashore War" between the icy instrumentation, the background Viking percussion, and the foreground strings intended to give the image of water that works insanely well, when put together.

2) Mario Kart 8 - Dolphin Shoals — Have I made it clear I don't like the NES and GameBoy sound chips? You can do some cool stuff with it, but the instrumentation just falls flat on its face. On the flipside, you have Mario Kart 8 and DAT SAX. I can't hate Dolphin Shoals by any means. The theme is just so complete. I really do think of a seashore. Maybe the sax overdoes it a bit and that might come back to haunt this piece later in the tournament, but for now, this isn't even a contest for me.

3) Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) - Aquatic Base Level 1 — This music really reminds me of Kingdom Hearts. In a good way. It keeps that deep orchestral vibe I love about Sonic '06 music, but Aquatic Base definitely has it for me, this time.

4) Bravely Default - Sailing the Sea — I can't help but notice this heavy "wonderous world" vibe coming from literally every Bravely Default piece. It really captures the feeling of your first time exploring really well, though it loses effect after a while. It's still a really nice touch.

Dolphin Shoals. The sax. Nuff said.
Zora Domain. While this theme isn't exacily in your face as Aquatic base. It gives off a calming beachlike feel. Almost in a fantasy-like way.
Bravely Default Sailing the sea.